Man arrested after sitting on building in King's Lynn for five hours

Officers were called to reports of a concern for safety yesterday (21/04/2024)

Norfolk Police car
Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 22nd Apr 2024

A man in his 30's has been arrested, after climbing onto, and sitting on top of a building in King's Lynn.

Police were called to reports of a concern for safety in King's Lynn yesterday (21/04/2024)

Police, fire, ambulance and a police negotiator were on the scene at 9.50pm on Lynn Road.

The incident was resolved by around 3.25am this morning (22/04/2024)

The man was taken into custody, after being arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, and was taken to King's Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.

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